cabdriver

noun

cab·​driv·​er ˈkab-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce cabdriver (audio)
: a driver of a cab

Examples of cabdriver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One man, a cabdriver, was still miffed about having to apply for a license twice. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024 There were also cabdrivers and restaurant managers, an accountant, and an electrician. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024 Police say that before attacking the cabdriver, Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, purposely ran over pedestrians and, in at least one instance, got out of her car and stabbed them. Dan Morse, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 Then, as the city’s nightlife woke from its slumber, several cabdrivers told the Turguts that there was an empty storefront on Houston. Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2023 His father, Melvin, was a bookie, a cabdriver and an insurance salesman, among other things. Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2023 While other players dressed like kings and acted like royalty, Robinson arrived at the park dressed like a cabdriver. Gary Gately, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023 Elsewhere in Suriname, vendors posted listings on Facebook and cabdrivers offered mercury connections. Jack Nicas Ian Cheibub, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023 His father, Melvin, was a bookie, a cabdriver and an insurance salesperson, among other things. Richard Sandomir, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cabdriver.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabdriver was in 1825

Dictionary Entries Near cabdriver

Cite this Entry

“Cabdriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabdriver. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cabdriver

noun
cab·​driv·​er ˈkab-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce cabdriver (audio)
: a driver of a cab

More from Merriam-Webster on cabdriver

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!